Experience Amsterdam the classic way: by boat. The Amsterdam Canal Cruise – 100 Highlights takes you past the city’s essential canal views, with stories, facts and local secrets along the way.
Choose your departure point to view tickets, times and prices. Cruises from Central Station and Damrak take about 1 hour, while departures from Leidseplein and Rijksmuseum take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
What you’ll see on the Amsterdam Canal Cruise – 100 Highlights
On this canal cruise experience, you’ll enjoy a “best of” route designed to showcase Amsterdam’s classic canal views, from historic façades and bridges to well-known districts.
The exact route can vary by departure point and canal conditions, but you may see:
- The Jordaan area and classic canal houses
- Westerkerk and the Westertoren
- The Amstel River
- The Rijksmuseum area
Routes can vary due to municipal work and canal traffic. That means we can’t promise a fixed route, but you may discover new views and unexpected details each time you join this Amsterdam canal cruise.
Why choose Stromma for your Amsterdam cruise?
We’ve been providing sightseeing experiences since 1912. Our goal is simple: make your time on board relaxing, informative and memorable.
- Our boats are suitable in all weather
- Certified, experienced captains with strong local knowledge
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
Departure points and frequency
This Amsterdam cruise has multiple central departure locations, so you can choose what fits your day best. Departures are available near:
- Damrak (Pier 5)
- Amsterdam Central Station
- Leidseplein
- Rijksmuseum
Boats depart regularly (often around every 30 minutes, depending on season and location). Select your tour by departure point and see the today’s times in the calendar.
Audio guide: Bring Your Own Device (easy and sustainable)
Our canal boats use a modern audio guide setup called Bring Your Own Device. English plays by default over the speakers. If you prefer another language, you can switch on your phone in a few steps:
1. Scan the QR code on board
2. Connect via the free on-board WiFi
3. Choose your language
4. Use your own earphones for the best experience
Forgot your earphones? You can buy a pair in the shop for €1.50, but we recommend bringing your own.
Amsterdam canal cruise price and tickets
Want the best value and the smoothest boarding? Book your Amsterdam canal cruise tickets online. The prices varies by date and departure point. Choose your day of departure in the calendar, continue to select time and see the exact price before checkout. Online booking gives you:
- A clear overview of available times, departure points and duration
- Fast and easy boarding with your ticket QR code
- Often a better price than buying at the departure location
Limited-time bonus: Hidden Gems Map (selected dates)
Discover Amsterdam beyond the canals with our Hidden Gems Map, a special bonus included for travel dates 17 March–30 May (30 May is the last day the map is included). Curated by local guide Willemijn Van Breda, it includes:
- 50 hidden gems across every district
- Two self-guided walking routes
- A fun city game with questions to play along the routes
To collect your map and city game, show your ticket QR code in the shop at your departure point.
This is a family-friendly canal cruise
A canal cruise should be enjoyable for everyone. Families are welcome on board, and children can enjoy a fun activity during the trip (such as a colouring page or bingo, depending on availability).
